Bridesmaid Gift Guide

JEWELRY GIFTS FOR THE BRIDESMAIDS

The tradition of buying gifts for wedding attendants dates back to ancient times when Egyptian noble women presented precious metals and gems to their ladies-in-waiting. Today, fine jewelry is still a wonderful gift for your bridesmaids. What better way to thank them for their lasting love and friendship and for working so hard to make your wedding day perfect than with a special piece of jewelry?

Although it's common to choose a jewelry gift for bridesmaids that matches their gowns and/or complements the bride's gown, a better option is to give them a fine jewelry item that they will be able to wear and use for years to come.

Gold, sterling silver, pearls or colored stones are perfect gifts that will have lasting value. As an added bonus, there are many choices in these categories that will suit their personalities and won't break your budget.

Obviously, you want your gift to your bridesmaids to be something personal and memorable – but keep in mind that fashion tastes can vary a great deal from person to person. The last thing you want to do is to give these cherished friends and loved ones something that will end up in their jewelry box never to be worn. That's why it is always safer, and more practical, to select basic jewelry items in classic styles.

Some classic bridesmaid gifts include bangle or charm bracelets, lockets, colored stone drop earrings, hoop earrings, heart necklaces, jeweled hair clips, and freshwater cultured pearl necklaces which come in an array of fashionable colors and are quite affordable. Classic pearl stud earrings are another good choice because they suit virtually any hairstyle, skin tone or outfit. Also, consider pendants, earrings, pins or other pieces with beautiful, relatively inexpensive stones such as amethyst or blue topaz. You can also give your bridesmaids something with their birthstones. Some brides even give their attendants fashion watches. All of these classic choices are versatile enough to be worn with most outfits and for most occasions – and most are available at prices starting well under $100.

Believe it or not, many of the above items also are available with small diamond stones at very reasonable prices. One gift option to consider is the combination of sterling silver and diamonds, which has become very popular the last couple of years. Sterling silver diamond jewelry is available in basic earrings, rings, bracelets and pendants, as well as more fashion-oriented styles. The beauty of this option is that you can give your bridesmaids diamonds set in precious metal at a fraction of the price of a diamond piece set in gold or platinum.

One way to make your bridesmaids' gifts even more valued is by having them engraved with the date, the wearer's initials or with a special, heartfelt message. This extra touch not only turns the gift into an instant heirloom, but it also makes it much more personal.

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